mjbrodhead's review against another edition
I loved this book. There was enough mystery and intrigue to keep me reading and interested and I loved the setting of an old castle.
lindseycrouch's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This fit the bill perfectly for something just a little bit spooky, and while I was eager to get to the end to see what the customary Kate Morton big twist was... I really didn't like a lot of the characters. Most were kind of awful and maybe that was the point, but it made it a tough hang for me, especially where it felt a little overly long in the first place. Anyway, I didn't hate it but I certainly didn't love it.
lats's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
csohlstrom's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Kate Morton book thus far. Hauntingly beautiful and achingly sad.
mmz's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hannah_gunn's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
reytru1065's review against another edition
2.0
I have never struggled to finish a book like I did with the Distant Hours. I think this book was long winded and with no clear direction set for the characters. The story of the three sisters is touching but that's my only positive remark.